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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the day he runs away, what does Riddley see as he leaves the dead town?
(a) A sweeping green light and the sound of blips.
(b) Greenparley.
(c) Folleree and Folleroo.
(d) Orfing.

2. What is the usual procedure for getting large objects out of holes?
(a) If the object was really large, they simply had to leave it in the hole.
(b) Drop large rocks from a crane and break the object into pieces.
(c) Lift the object out using all the strong men on the work crew.
(d) Men would get in the hole with pick axes and break the object apart.

3. After he splits the atom, why doesn't Eusa know how many changes there are to come?
(a) Eusa's wife had the information with her.
(b) He never knew how many changes there would be.
(c) The Little Man won't tell him.
(d) The writing with the numbers was destroyed.

4. Why do Coxin and Fister have words when they head to the diggings?
(a) Coxin wanted to be 1st man.
(b) Coxin took some tools.
(c) Fister asked Coxin to do something and he refused.
(d) Coxin thought they should lose someone before they started off.

5. What happened three days after Riddley's naming day?
(a) Riddley's father dies.
(b) Riddley goes to work with the chard coal burners.
(c) Riddley runs away from home.
(d) Riddley's mother dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Riddley tries to get Lissener to quit talking the first night they are together?

2. Who comes for the wotcher, the night after the burning?

3. The day after his connexion, Riddley walks ahead of the work crew. Who does he meet in the path?

4. Why doesn't Lissener want to program anything after he and Riddley leave Fork Stone?

5. After the fire, what does Riddley accuse Lorna of doing?

(see the answer key)

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